Angler fish diet

Speedfreak241 · 03/03/2015, 05:41 AM

I am looking to get a angler for my tank the only problem is I don't know what to feed them. Would they be fine getting fed minnows from the ocean after I've had them in a quarantine tank or what should I try to get.

Dmorty217 · 03/03/2015, 10:11 AM

most all eat glass shrimp. saltwater minos of some variety would also be good. Eventually you want to train the angler to eat prepared foods instead of live

Speedfreak241 · 03/04/2015, 05:26 AM

Ok thanks I thought I read that freshwater shrimp weren't healthy for them.

Dmorty217 · 03/04/2015, 04:56 PM

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Ok thanks I thought I read that freshwater shrimp weren't healthy for them.

They aren't long term but you will be limited with the live shrimp that you can feed depending on where you live. Fresh water fish are particularly bad for them

Speedfreak241 · 03/05/2015, 08:19 PM

Do you think that the angler would be ok in my 20g reef tank? I have a penguin biowheel a filter on it and a hob refugium. Would this be enough for the bioload of these fish or would I need a protien skimmer.

TheAngelfish · 03/05/2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedfreak241

Do you think that the angler would be ok in my 20g reef tank? I have a penguin biowheel a filter on it and a hob refugium. Would this be enough for the bioload of these fish or would I need a protien skimmer.

You don't really need a skimmer, but one will be good. If you dont you can do lots of water changes to remove the protein the the skimmer would pick up. You can have a warty frogfish. They grow 4 inches. Also you have a reef, correct? The frog fish will eat any fish that can fit in its mouth.

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I am happy to say that my tank has been running great with almost no problems. But right now I am having problems with my zoas. They randomly shrank and didn't look to good, the heads of them were bubbling out and they started to not open up nicely. They have been in my tank for months and have been fine. The only thing I can think of is the past couple weeks my clown has been hosting them and swimming through them and bothering them. Could this be the problem or what could?

He will be eaten in time if you do get one

Dmorty217 · 03/05/2015, 10:04 PM

They eat fish that are up to 3/4 the size of them

Speedfreak241 · 03/06/2015, 08:49 AM

I have already moved my clown to a 14g biocube. Would a 14g biocube skimmer work in a 4.5-5" deep refugium?

Dmorty217 · 03/06/2015, 09:02 AM

I honestly wouldn't worry about a skimmer, just stay consistent on your water changes and be sure to do them every week or two. Whichever is convenient for you to do

03/03/2015, 05:41 AM	#1
Speedfreak241 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West palm beach Posts: 218	Angler fish diet I am looking to get a angler for my tank the only problem is I don't know what to feed them. Would they be fine getting fed minnows from the ocean after I've had them in a quarantine tank or what should I try to get.

03/03/2015, 10:11 AM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	most all eat glass shrimp. saltwater minos of some variety would also be good. Eventually you want to train the angler to eat prepared foods instead of live __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

03/05/2015, 10:04 PM	#7
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	They eat fish that are up to 3/4 the size of them __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

03/06/2015, 09:02 AM	#9
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I honestly wouldn't worry about a skimmer, just stay consistent on your water changes and be sure to do them every week or two. Whichever is convenient for you to do __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

03/04/2015, 05:26 AM	#3
Speedfreak241 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West palm beach Posts: 218	Ok thanks I thought I read that freshwater shrimp weren't healthy for them.

03/05/2015, 08:19 PM	#5
Speedfreak241 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West palm beach Posts: 218	Do you think that the angler would be ok in my 20g reef tank? I have a penguin biowheel a filter on it and a hob refugium. Would this be enough for the bioload of these fish or would I need a protien skimmer.

03/06/2015, 08:49 AM	#8
Speedfreak241 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West palm beach Posts: 218	I have already moved my clown to a 14g biocube. Would a 14g biocube skimmer work in a 4.5-5" deep refugium?